We hope you are all enjoying the last lazy days of summer and are surviving the heat!
Here’s a little reminder about our upcoming general membership meeting this Friday night: August 20th.
COOL OFF with a private viewing and reception of the 2010 WHNPA ‘Eyes of History’ photo exhibit from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Edison Place Gallery
700 Block of 8th Street, NW
Washington, DC
(Between G&H Streets)
Many, many thanks to WHNPA members David Kleber (curator) and Bill Auth (installing) and to National Geographic Digital Imaging Lab for the printing the exhibit.
*** Need even more incentive? The WHNPA version of a ‘Trunk Sale”! That’s right… we are cleaning the warehouse and will have WHNPA branded merchandise available for sale (from the trunk of my mini-van) at ridiculously LOW (read cheap) prices!! Bring the checkbook, although I’m told cash will work, too. You can also find your award plaques if you didn’t attend the gala in May.
Other WHNPA news:
The 2010 ‘Eyes of History’ Travelling exhibit is now on loan to Poynter Institute. The exhibit will be on display through the end of October, where we hope to have it at Photo Plus.
2010 WHNPA Photographer of the Year, Chip Somodevilla, will also be presenting at Poynter in the near future.
As always, please let Heidi know if you have moved, changed email addresses, etc. She has been receiving quite a bit of returned snail mail. So if you didn’t receive your postcard invitation for Friday night’s reception… this could be why….. Or if your friends are talking about email that they receive from her and you say, “what e-mail?” She might not have your current email address or you may be filtering mail…..
SAVE THE DATE! Make plans NOW to attend the WHNPA’s 90th Anniversary Awards Gala on May 14, 2011!!
Thanks everyone and we’ll see you Friday night at 6!
REMINDER
Friday, August 20 6 - 8 pm. Edison Place Gallery. 700 Block of 8th St NW Washington, DC Private viewing and reception, following a short general membership meeting.
Matt Barrick is looking for a second shooter for an event happening Sept. 1st through the 5th in Pebble Beach, CA
Matt says: “It is the PGA Seniors golf tournament with First Tee and the National Association for Home Care and Hospice. I need a photographer who is well rounded to shoot action, event and landscape images. Nothing is definite at this point. However, as time is short, I need to know if there are persons available and in the area of Monterey and Pebble Beach. You can reach out to me at matt@barrickphotography.com
Our party photos are here! We are offering the array as a Flash slideshow or a traditional slideshow viewable on your iphone, ipod touch, ipad, or non-Flash device. The HTML version allows you to save JPGs, as well. Visit our web site to VIEW THE PHOTOS.
Hope you all had a great time at The Eyes of History Gala last night. We’ll post the official pictures on our site as soon as we get them. Congratulations to all the award recipients!
Please sign up ASAP for the upcoming WHNPA golf tournament on Friday, May 14. The sign up deadline is Tuesday — while you can still join us if your last-minute plans change, Andrews AFB would like to get a preliminary head count by Tuesday, so if you are planning to attend, let us know immediately.
Here’s all the info you need to register and plan. Download the PDF, sign up, and have fun! All skill levels welcome — you don’t have to be an expert golfer!
note from Heidi:
HELP WANTED!!! HELP WANTED!!! HELP WANTED!!! PLEASE, PLEASE , PLEASE!!!
(Read desperate… would it help if I begged? I’m recovering from surgery on my leg and can’t lift.) *** Note time change, if you previously volunteered.
Please consider volunteering time for your association. I need help assembling goodie bags for the gala, setting up the traveling exhibit and unpacking and organizing the award plaques & books.
Please let me know ASAP if you can help on THURSDAY, May 13 from 3:00 p.m. until we are done. Downstairs at The Ritz Carlton…Lincoln or Washington Room.
See you in a few days!!
The RSVP DEADLINE has passed. There are still some seats open. If you ‘d still like to come, please download the invitation PDF on the WHNPA web site: www.whnpa.org
Print and send along with your check to the FREDERICK, MD address AND or contact Heidi at heidi@whnpa.org <heidi@whnpa.org> immediately.
Seats are going quickly… so don’t delay. This will be an unforgettable evening!!
LIMITED WILL CALL on Saturday night!!! Please make every effort to have tickets ahead if time. Avoid the lines and start having fun! Photo booth back by popular demand!!
Ticket pick up will be at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, downstairs in the Lobby or the Roosevelt room on the following dates:
Thursday, May 13, 2010 from NOON until 8p.m.
Friday, May 14, 2010 from 9:00 am until NOON ONLY.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00 am until NOON ONLY.
If you need your tickets shipped, please provide me with your FEDEX account number and I’ll ship once table assignments are finished.
NEW!!! NEW!!! NEW!!!!
At the 89th Eyes of History gala on May 15, 2010, guests will have the chance to win the top of the line Nikon D3S camera as part of the first-ever Gala Raffle. Proceeds from each $10 raffle ticket will help fund the WHNPA scholarship programs.
All attendees will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the camera when picking up your tickets before the gala, upon arrival at the gala and during the cocktail hour. We will draw one winning ticket from the stage during the second half of the evening program. You MUST be present in the room in order to win!!!!
Your odds of winning this incredible, professional camera are fantastic. And remember, you will be helping to support your association and the programs we offer.
Who will make WHNPA history by walking away with their very own NIKON D3S? Our 2011 WHNPA Photographer of the Year?
WHNPA golf tournament News!!!
ALL SKILL LEVELS ENCOURAGED TO PLAY!
Play where the President Plays!
2010 White House News Photographers Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, May 14th 2010 9:30AM Shotgun Start
(4-player scramble)
Location:
Andrews Air Force Base Golf Course
BLDG 4442
Andrews AFB, MD 20762
(Please use Virginia gate for entry)
Details:
$80 per golfer covers greens fees, cart, driving range practice and
buffet lunch.
Prizes for first place, longest drive and closest to the pin.
Cash Bar.
Please RSVP by May 10th!! Use this link for more information:www.whnpa.org/events/golfstore.htm <http://www.whnpa.org/events/golfstore.htm>
URGENT DINNER RSVP MESSAGE FROM WHNPA!
If you have NOT heard from HEIDI about your dinner ticket requests, please
contact her at heidi@whnpa.org IMMEDIATELY!!
The PO BOX in Ben Franklin Station was closed without advance notice
for lead abatement and our mail is being rerouted to the Brentwood
facility.
We are experiencing HUGE problems with our RSVP mailings.
Please use the overnight shipping address, should you need to re mail an RSVP. The Invitation is on the WHNPA web site as a PDF file. If you need to pay by credit card, contact Heidi ASAP.
Thank you for your understanding. We want EVERYONE to have a seat for
our 89th awards gala. It promises to be an amazing evening. If you haven’t yet ordered, there still may be a few tickets remaining. Again, contact Heidi ASAP for tickets.
DEADLINE: This Saturday, May 1st is the deadline to RSVP for the awards gala to be held on Saturday, May 15th. Seats are going quickly… so don’t delay. The evening will be unforgettable!
LIMITED WILL CALL on Saturday night!!! Please make every effort to have tickets ahead if time. Avoid the lines and start having fun! Photo booth will be back by popular demand!!
Ticket pick up will be at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, downstairs in the Lincoln Room on the following dates:
Thursday, May 13, 2010 from NOON until 8p.m.
Friday, May 14, 2010 from 9:00 am until NOON ONLY.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00 am until NOON ONLY.
If you need your tickets shipped, please provide Heidi with your FEDEX account number and she’ll ship once table assignments are finished.
NEW!!! NEW!!! NEW!!!!
And…thanks to NIKON’s continued support, we will be having a Camera Raffle!!
At the 89th Eyes of History gala on May 15, 2010, guests will have the chance to win the top of the line Nikon D3S camera as part of the first-ever Gala Raffle. Proceeds from each $10 raffle ticket will help fund the WHNPA scholarship programs. All attendees will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the camera when picking up your tickets before the gala, upon arrival at the gala and during the cocktail hour. We will draw one winning ticket from the stage during the second half of the evening program. You MUST be present in the room in order to win!!!!
Your odds of winning this incredible, professional camera are fantastic. And remember, you will be helping to support your association and the programs we offer.
Who will make WHNPA history by walking away with their very own NIKON D3S? Our 2011 WHNPA Photographer of the Year?
There will be a WHNPA golf tournament this year!
ALL SKILL LEVELS!!!
2010 White House News Photographers Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, May 14th 2010 9:30AM Shotgun Start
(4-player scramble)
Location:
Andrews Air Force Base Golf Course
BLDG 4442
Andrews AFB, MD 20762
(Please use Virginia gate for entry)
Details:
$80 per golfer covers greens fees, cart, driving range practice and
buffet lunch.
Prizes for first place, longest drive and closest to the pin.
Cash Bar.
Please RSVP by May 10th!! Use this link for more information:
http://www.whnpa.org/events/golfstore
HELP WANTED!!! HELP WANTED!!! HELP WANTED!!!
Please consider volunteering time for your association. Heidi needs help assembling goodie bags for the gala, setting up the traveling exhibit and unpacking and organizing the award plaques & books. Please let her know ASAP if you can help on THURSDAY, May 13 from NOON until we are done. Downstairs at The Ritz Carlton…Lincoln or Washington Room.
2010 WHITE HOUSE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 14th, 2010 9:30AM
Shotgun Start | 4 man scramble
Andrews AFB Golf Course
BLDG 4442
Andrews AFB, MD 20762
Please use Virginia gate for entry.
$80 per golfer. Includes greens fees, complimentary range balls, cart & buffet lunch.
Prizes for winning group, longest drive & closest to the pin. CASH bar.
Please send a check payable to “WHNPA” to:
WHNPA Golf Tournament, C/O Kevin Dietsch
540 Brummel Court NW,Washington, DC 20012
or charge your fee online using PayPal.
RSVP BY SENDING PAYMENT BEFORE MAY 10, 2010
FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT
Kevin Dietsch | 202.302.3754 | kdietsch@upi.com
Jim Watson | 202.285.2349 | jim.watson@afp.com
HOLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR $100
(DOWNLOAD PDF GOLF FLYER)
Happy Spring!
Some important dates and information for you:
REMINDER: Next Monday, April 26, 2010 is the next General Membership meeting. The election vote for the 2010-2011 E-Board will take place. Marc Ziccardi, our Representative from WHNPA Sponsor, PNY, will be on hand to showcase some new products. Hope you can make it! 6:30 -8:30 p.m, National Press Club, Lisagor Room.
Deadline for the 89th annual ‘Eyes of History’ Awards gala is Saturday, May 1st. Please be sure to get your RSVP’s in ASAP. Also, make arrangements for ticket delivery or pick up. There will be LIMITED ticket pick up on Friday, May 14th.
The Ritz has room block reserved.
Plans are coming along and it’s sure to be another fantastic evening!
There is a PDF on the WHNPA web site of the invitation, in case you need another.
Thank you to NIKON for renewing their sponsorship of the WHNPA!
And please read the following link regarding an important meeting that WHNPA President John Harrington and Secretary Ron Sachs had last week at The White House. http://dyn.politico.com/members/forums/thread.cfm?catid=1&subcatid=71&threadid=3953089
White House News Photographers Association, Washington, DC 
